security deposit
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If the landlord fails to return the security deposit or provide a written statement of damages within 14 days of the tenant’s request for it, they are in violation of these provisions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
They require a security deposit that is usually equal to the credit limit, but they are easier to obtain for people with no or poor credit.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
Moving expenses can depend on the size of the move, the time of year, the distance and the cost of your new rent, security deposit and other fees.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
The landlord also could not require additional rent or security deposit for a pet.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
They put the money toward a security deposit for a one-bed- room apartment in the Twenties, off Third Avenue.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
